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Mars Rodriguez

Queens,NY

Summary

Multidisciplinary artist working across sculpture, painting, installation, performance, and 3D digital media. My practice blends reclaimed materials, drawing, fabric, organic elements, and digital rendering to explore themes of roots, identity, memory, and transformation. Skilled in mixed media techniques, 3D modeling, and creative project development, I combine tactile, hand-built processes with digital design to create immersive, emotionally-driven artworks. With a foundation in fine arts, critical studies, and experimental making, I bring technical proficiency, emotional storytelling, and a deep commitment to adaptability, flexibility, and continual learning, always working creatively with whatever materials and circumstances are given to me.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Artist

Self-employed
06.2020 - Current
  • Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
  • Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
  • Used oil and homemade acrylic paints, watercolors and digital media to create art pieces.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Designed and created sculptures for public and private spaces.
  • Expanded artistic skills by experimenting with new techniques and mediums, diversifying portfolio offerings.

Student Government President

Laguardia Community College
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Attended school and board meetings, staying up-to-date on school policies and procedures while also providing agendas for meetings.
  • Increased student involvement in campus activities by creating targeted marketing strategies for events.
  • Collaborated with various campus departments to develop initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion.
  • Enhanced student engagement by implementing innovative programs and events.
  • Attended school and board meetings, staying up-to-date on school policies and procedures.

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Little Friends House
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment. Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • Supported children''s social and emotional growth by implementing creative play opportunities and group activities.
  • Enhanced classroom management skills, creating positive learning environment for students.
  • Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
  • Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
  • Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
  • Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Visual And Critical Studies

School of Visual Arts
New York
06.2025

Associate of Science - Fine Arts

LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
06.2020

Skills

  • Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Photography/ Photo editing
  • Superb attention to detail
  • Materials Organization
  • Artistic Design
  • Gallery and Exhibit Preparation
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Hand Building
  • Coil Building and Slip Casting
  • Embroidery Digitizing
  • Embroidery Design
  • Sewing and Mending
  • Performance Art

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Exhabitions

In The Box (Online Group Exhibition) 06/2021

The Goddess, Dumbo, NY (Solo Show) 12/21

Art worker Exhibit, Tribeca, NY (StartShow, Group) 09/2021 

We Dream in Color, Jamaica, NY (Fantasy in color, Group) 11/2021

NFiniTe Art Show, Tribeca, NY (StartShow, Group) 05/2022 

Make Way, School Of Visual Arts Flatiron building, (SVA, Women Supporting Women) 03/29-05/01

My Body in This Space, Visual and Critical Studies School Of Visual arts Performance series, FlatIron project space 05/24-26

Inhabited By. 133 w 21 st 02/2-18,2025 VCS School of Visual Arts 2/2-18,2025 

Come together Fall Apart, Performance series, Flat iron project space 05/23-25,2025

Timeline

Freelance Artist

Self-employed
06.2020 - Current

Student Government President

Laguardia Community College
09.2019 - 09.2020

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Little Friends House
08.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Visual And Critical Studies

School of Visual Arts

Associate of Science - Fine Arts

LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York

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